Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Aug 24, 2026 at 1:16:31 pm EDT

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Dry weather will continue today and Tuesday with increasing moisture and rain chances later in the week

Dry weather with seasonable temperatures is expected through Tuesday, then chances for showers and storms will trend upward Wednesday and especially Thursday.

Dry weather with seasonable temperatures is expected through Tuesday, then chances for showers and storms will trend upward Wednesday and especially Thursday.

Dry weather with seasonable temperatures is expected through Tuesday, then chances for showers and storms will trend upward Wednesday and especially Thursday.

Each observation point is apart of our COOP program (Cooperative Observer Program). Each site has a 24 hour observation period that ends and begins at 8 am local time. Each site records temperature, precipitation, and snowfall data. More information about the COOP program can be found here www.nws.noaa.gov/om/coop/ Data began being collected at: Cades Cover on 01/01/1999 || Mount LeConte on 07/01/1987 || Newfound Gap on 01/01/1991 || Sugarlands Visitor Center on 12/01/1921

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (EDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Abingdon VA	12:55	Partly Cloudy	10	73	55	53	VRB 5	-	30.09
Andrews-Murphy NC	12:35	Clear	10	79	58	49	W 7	-	30.09
Chattanooga TN	12:53	Partly Cloudy	10	85	62	46	VRB 5	-	30.05
Crossville TN	12:53	Clear	10	77	57	50	SW 5	-	30.11
Dalton GA	12:55	Clear	10	83	64	53	CALM	-	30.06
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	12:53	Partly Cloudy	10	81	57	44	NNW 5	-	30.05
Middlesboro KY	12:35	Partly Cloudy	10	79	60	51	W 3	-	30.09
Monroe Cnty TN	12:35	Clear	10	82	62	51	W 5	-	30.06
Morristown TN	12:55	Partly Cloudy	9	78	60	54	VRB 6	-	30.06
Oak Ridge TN	12:53	Clear	10	82	58	43	CALM	-	30.07
Tazewell Cnty VA	12:15	Mostly Cloudy	10	67	54	63	NW 7	-	30.14
Tri-Cities TN	12:53	Partly Cloudy	10	78	57	48	VRB 7	-	30.08
Wise VA	12:55	Partly Cloudy	10	69	53	56	WNW 9	-	30.14
Greeneville, TN	12:35		10	75	57	53	CALM	-	30.08

Local Weather History For August 24th...

In 2007, storms hit area, $132,000 wind damage. Greeneville credit union had roof damage.


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